Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, the narrowleaf mountainmint, slender mountainmint, common horsemint or Virginia thyme, is a plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to eastern North America.

Common name: Field MintColor: WhiteBloom time: July to SeptemberHeight: 2.00 to 3.00 feetDifficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & CareAfter a good rain, find a spot that is the first to dry out. Water trapped beneath the scales may rot the bulb, so a well-drained site is essential. Also, select a site that gets full sun. For dependable blooms, lilies need six to eight hours of direct sunlight a day. If it’s too shady, the stems will attempt to lean towards the sun or get spindly and fall over.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Dry to medium

Temprature: 10ºC

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

The mulch should feel moist but not wet.

Apply a high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring until 6 weeks after flowering.

Keep moist in winter.

Apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch.

Stake tall lilies.

Special Feature:Interesting plant for the herb garden, border, naturalized area or meadow. Also may be grown in open areas near ponds and streams.UseOrnamental use: